Gerard Gallant no longer NY Rangers head coach

The New York Rangers and the manager Gerard Gallant decided to go their separate ways after the elimination of the franchise in the 1^st round of the playoffs.

Gerard Gallant and the New York Rangers have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/bs3pknq9WE

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 6, 2023

The NHL franchise from the Big Apple shared the news as they added that the decision is collective for this change – a few days after a 7-game series defeat to the New Jersey Devils.

“I have a lot of respect for Gallant as both a manager and person and truly acknowledge everything he did for us on and off the ice these last 2 years,” GM Chris Drury shared with the media.

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“After my assessment of the year and consultations with Gallant, we mutually agreed that something new would be constructive for both the head coach and the franchise. So, our pursuit for a manager begins now”.

In his debut season with the Rangers, Gerard took them to the Eastern Conference final last year and was part of the finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy for the best manager of the season.

Thanks for everything, Turk, and all the best. pic.twitter.com/2R9ALR4asK

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 6, 2023